Contoocook Valley School District
School District · Peterborough, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#10 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,168
+$4,786 vs New Hampshire median
District size
1,951 students
Larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Contoocook Valley School District ranks #10 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Contoocook Valley School District's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hancock Elementary School (9.7/10), Francestown Elementary School (9.5/10), and Greenfield Elementary School (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.7/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Contoocook Valley School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +25.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Contoocook Valley School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Contoocook Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Francestown Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Greenfield Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Pierce Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Antrim Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Great Brook School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Peterborough Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | South Meadow School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Dublin Consolidated School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Temple Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Contoocook Valley School District
Contoocook Valley School District is a Peterborough, New Hampshire school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 1,951 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. District-level spending was $27,168 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Contoocook Valley School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hancock Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Contoocook Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Contoocook Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Contoocook Valley School District with test data.
Schools in Contoocook Valley School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Peterborough
- Total Enrollment
- 1,951
- Teachers (FTE)
- 208
- District spending per student
- $27,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Contoocook Valley School District?
The average composite rating for Contoocook Valley School District is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Contoocook Valley School District?
Contoocook Valley School District's district-level spending was $27,168 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Contoocook Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Contoocook Valley School District is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Contoocook Valley School District?
Hancock Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Contoocook Valley School District with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Contoocook Valley School District?
Across schools in Contoocook Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Contoocook Valley School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Contoocook Valley School District has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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